The Kerala Story 2 Faces Controversy and Legal Challenges Ahead of Release

The Kerala Story 2, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is set for release on February 27 amid controversy. Original director Sudipto Sen declined to helm the sequel, citing concerns over insufficient research beyond Kerala. The film faces criticism from Kerala's Chief Minister and others who call it propaganda and accuse it of stereotyping. A Kerala High Court petition challenges its censor certificate, prompting a court-ordered screening. Filmmakers defended the film at a press event, introducing alleged victims from various states but none from Kerala, sparking further debate.